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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 1,048.80 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 1,048.80 and 528.72 is: 793.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 1,048.80 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/1,048.80 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 1,048.80 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 554,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,521.54/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.72

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